Fluid Power

Who is the course for?

The aim of this module is to extend students’ knowledge and understanding of fluid-power systems in modern industry, by investigating pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examining the characteristics of components and equipment and evaluating the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.

What will I study?

Investigate fluid power diagrams
• recognise and describe appropriate fluid power symbols
• review and report on a design for either pneumatic or hydraulic multi-actuator sequential operation using a minimum of four actuators
• review and report on a design for either pneumatic or hydraulic reversible rotary actuation with speed control in both directions
• review and report on common faults and problems encountered on fluid power diagrams.

Investigate the construction and operation of pneumatic and hydraulic components, equipment and plant
• identify and describe the features of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
• analyse the performance characteristics of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Investigate pneumatic and hydraulic circuits
• design and draw a circuit for either a pneumatic or hydraulic multi-actuator sequential operation, including emergency stop functions
• design and draw either a hydraulic or pneumatic rotary-actuation circuit illustrating speed control in both directions
• design and draw either an ‘electro-pneumatic’ or ‘electro-hydraulic’ circuit arrangement
• design and draw an emergency ‘fail safe’ circuit for either a pneumatic or hydraulic application

Evaluate industrial applications of pneumatics and hydraulics
• determine the use of fluid power technology for a given industrial application
• describe the technical requirements and commercial aspects for a proposed system
• identify appropriate safety requirements for the design, installation, maintenance and use of fluid power equipment.

Assessment Outcomes: At the end of these modules the student should be able to demonstrate a practical capacity to carry out the tasks listed to a commercially acceptable standard, applying principles correctly in context but may not yet have developed a deep understanding of the theoretical underpinning of the subject. Optional assessments are included.

How will the course be delivered?

The course runs for a maximum of 1 week – 9am until 7pm.

It is essential that all attendees:

1. Are competent with maths (No lower than GCSE Grade C)
2. Have a good level of written and spoken English
3. Have some understanding/experience of underlying concepts of engineering

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

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£500 per person
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